My visit
Whether it's your first visit, or your hundred and first, there's so much to see and do in Buxton during festival season.
Where to stay
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Old Hall Hotel
Situated across the square from the Edwardian Opera House, Old Hall Hotel is the ideal base for your festival visit. We have 38 individually decorated en-suite bedrooms, all with free Wi-Fi. Choose from a range of rooms from Single to Four Poster, with breakfast and dinner options available in our Restaurant and Wine Bar.
The Square, Buxton, SK17 6TQ
01298 22841
B&B @ No.6 The Square
Perfectly located for your festival stay, you’ll find No.6 The Square opposite Buxton Opera House. Four spacious and luxurious en-suite double rooms are available on the 2nd and 3rd floor with access to our sitting room on 1st floor.
6 The Square, Buxton, SK17 6AZ
01298 213541
Best Western Lee Wood Hotel
Set in its own mature grounds, this elegant Georgian hotel is situated only a few moments’ walk from the centre of the spa town and its famous opera house. Family owned for 56 years, our 4-star hotel offers high quality accommodation and award-winning dining.
The Park, Buxton, SK17 6TQ
01298 23002
Biggin Hall
Our 21 bedroom Country House Hotel offers exceptional year-round accommodation in the heart of the Peak District National Park. Centrally situated in the peaceful open countryside, our characterful historical house of 17th century origin stands 1,000 feet above sea level.
Biggin-by-Hartington, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 0DH
01298 84451
Grosvenor House Hotel
Our grade II Victorian guest house is situated in central Buxton on Broad Walk. Our magnificent views include the Pavilion Gardens, The Octagon, The Opera House and The Crescent.
1 Broad Walk, Buxton SK17 6JE
01298 72439
The Old Post Office, Buxton
One of Buxton’s finest Grade II listed buildings, The Old Post Office is one of the best addresses for your Festival stay. Recently converted into 3 luxury self-catering holiday apartments, we are located within a stone’s throw of the Opera House, Pavilion Gardens, plus all the restaurants and bars.
9 The Quadrant, Buxton SK17 6AW
Maxine 07721 001 224 or Mike 07977 045 571
The Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa
Our elegant four-star hotel is set in five acres of landscaped gardens combining Victorian heritage with modern facilities. Just a 5 minute walk from the Opera House, we have 122 en-suite bedrooms and full leisure facilities available including a 14-metre indoor pool, plus pre-theatre dinners from 5.30pm.
Palace Road, Buxton, SK17 6AG
01298 22001
The Portland Hotel
Located in the centre of Buxton, opposite the Pavilion Gardens and within walking distance of Buxton Opera House, our stone-built property has traditional simple rooms, a high-ceilinged restaurant and free parking.
32 St John's Road, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 6XQ
01298 71493
Queen's Head Hotel & Public House
We offer bed and breakfast in our newly built accommodation rooms and converted stable block, both situated at the rear of our premises. All twelve en-suite rooms have central heating, tea/coffee making facilities and Sky’s ‘in-room’ television service. Larger groups requiring accommodation are welcome but it’s best to call with your requirements.
High Street, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 6EU
01298 23841
Roseleigh Guest House
Our 14 bedroom, family run, non-smoking Victorian guest house was built in 1871 and is only a five minute scenic walk from Buxton Opera House, overlooking the Pavilion Gardens and ornamental lake. Free residents’ parking is available for up to 10 cars. Please visit our website for rates and a comprehensive virtual tour.
19 Broad Walk, Buxton SK17 6JR
01298 24904
Wheeldon Trees Farm
We have a choice of nine award-winning, family friendly, dog friendly, self-catering holiday cottages in the spectacular Peak District, close to Buxton and Bakewell. Ideal for family and group gatherings to this year’s festival.
Earl Sterndale, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 0AA
01298 83219
Where to eat
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Old Hall Hotel
Just across the square from the Opera House, we are the perfect and very popular venue for pre- and post-opera meals. Our restaurant is open from 12pm – 2pm and 5.15pm – 11pm. Wine Bar open all day from 10am. Advanced bookings are advisable.
The Square, Buxton SK17 6BD
01298 22841
Buxton Pudding Emporium
Enjoy our traditional English tearooms situated opposite Buxton Opera House and our special Festival fare pre-opera with Champagne. Open 10am – 7pm. Festival fare available 5.30 – 7pm. Booking advisable.
4 The Square, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 6AZ
01298 214154
Columbine
Within walking distance of the magnificent Buxton Opera House, Steve and Kim McNally have run the restaurant since 1997, making it ideal for a perfectly timed pre show supper, or a relaxing evening meal with friends, family or colleagues.
7 Hall Bank, Buxton SK17 6EW
01298 78752
The Pavilion Cafe
Our team are hard at work all day with breakfast served with a smile from 9.30am – 11.30am, and main meals and afternoon teas served from 2.30pm. During the summer festival season we open for pre-show meals between 5pm – 7pm. Booking is advisable, as these are highly popular in our warm, welcoming café overlooking the picturesque landscaped gardens.
Pavilion Gardens, Buxton SK17 6BE
01298 23114
Where to visit
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Buxton Museum and Art Gallery
Explore the geology, archaeology and creative spirit of the Peak District. The annual Derbyshire Open Art Exhibition showcases works by professional and amateur artists. Temporary exhibitions also showing by Barbara Bristow, Kate Pheasey and Michaela Wrigley.
Terrace Road, Buxton, SK17 6DA
01298 24658
Isla Fine Art, Cards & Gifts
For anyone interested in the arts, we have gifts with music and literary themes, alongside decorative objects for the home. With a rolling programme of fine art exhibitions by local artists as well as a carefully curated selection of beautifully designed gifts and cards.
4b The Colonnade, Buxton SK17 6AL
01298 938492
Jantar
Specialists in Baltic Amber and other gemstones, we are a unique boutique jewellery store featuring many selected designers from around the world, as well as local UK designers such as Nick Hubbard and C.W. Sellors Blue John.
Unit 2 & 3, Cavendish Arcade, Buxton, Derbyshire
01298 73116
John Hattersley Wines
In selecting our wines we invest time and effort into knowing a bit more about each wine’s heritage, how it’s made and who makes it. This is where our passion for wine springs from and we hope to pass on some of our enthusiasm to you.
The Wine Warehouse, Milford, Bakewell, DE45 1DX
01629 815255
The Pavilion Gardens
Discover a day at the gardens to see excellent café and coffee bar. Fairs and events take place all the year round under cover, including Farmers Markets & Fine Food Fairs, Arts, Crafts, Jewellery & Designer Fairs as well as Plant & Garden Fairs. Pre-theatre dinning available throughout the Festival.
St John’s Road, Buxton, SK17 6BE
01298 23114
Poole's Cavern & Country Park
Buxton Civic Association’s objective is to promote the preservation of the historical and environmental heritage of Buxton and its surroundings for the public benefit. The general aim is to help maintain and improve Buxton and its surrounding area as a wonderful place to live and visit. We are the proud owners of Poole’s Cavern and Country Park and 160 acres of beautiful woodland in and around the town. You can visit Poole’s Cavern today with our expert guides and journey though the beautifully illuminated chambers to discover for yourself the magnificent underground scenery of the Peak District.
Green Lane, Buxton, SK17 9DH
01298 26978
Accessibility
We’re doing our utmost to ensure your access needs are met so that you have an enjoyable festival experience. Please call our Festival office on 01298 70395 for more information about facilities available at the venues.
Accessibility
While the main church at St John’s is accessible to all, the balcony is not recommended to anyone with mobility issues.
Buxton Opera House has three spaces available for wheelchair users located in the stalls and there are also spaces available for wheelchair users in the front row of the Pavilion Arts Centre. To request a space with your booking and to reserve a free ticket for carers, please call the Box Office on 01298 72190.
Toilet facilities
Accessible toilets are available in both Buxton Opera House and Pavilion Arts Centre.
Help with hearing
An induction loop system is available at the counter of both Box Offices in Buxton Opera House and Pavilion Arts Centre.
There are a limited number of passive infra-red (PIR) systems in both Buxton Opera House and Pavilion Arts Centre. These work through a special headset, rather than your hearing aid, which is available from the Box Office at Buxton Opera House. Please reserve one when booking your ticket over the phone – a £10 cash deposit is required on collection.